global elementary units 5, 6,...

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTÓNOMA DE MÉXICO FACULTAD DE ESTUDIOS SUPERIORES IZTACALA

DEPARTAMENTO DE IDIOMAS

Nivel 5 Global Elementary Units 5, 6, 7

Objective: Students will be able to talk about films giving a review and mentioning their opinion about them. They will also be able to write their own film review.

ORAL TASK Individual The Oscar’s awards ceremony is coming and they released a competition to invite some fans to the event. In order to win, you have to broadcast a short video giving a review of your favorite nominated movie and why you recommend it. You have to post your video on the official Oscar’s FB account. The videos with more likes are going to be the winners of the competition.

WRITTEN TASK Individual The English department is preparing a film festival showing the best pictures released recently. The department needs some recommendations so they are asking their students to nominate their favorite movies by writing reviews of them. Send the review of your favorite movie. Don’t forget to write a detailed description of it and why you want to recommend it.

NOTION FUNCTION GRAMMAR VOCABULARY USE OF ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS

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Film Reviews

Talking about film reviews and writing them as well.

Testing Present Simple (Affirmative, Negative and Interrogative forms)

Types of films Thriller, sci-fi, romantic, drama, animated, horror, comedy, musical, documentary, etc. WB page 31 SB page 57 Voc 1 and 2

Adjectives to describe films Boring, exciting, funny, sad, scary, interesting, depressing, dull, overrated, predictable, etc. SB page 57

Phrases to talk about films It takes place in/ on… It’s set in… It´s about… I recommend it… It’s a must-see…

A: What is your favorite film and what type of film is it? B: It’s The Devil Wears Prada and it’s a romantic comedy film.

A: What is it about and why do you recommend it? B: It’s set in New York and it takes place in the city and in an important building. It´s about a girl that finds a job at a fashion magazine. She has a lot of problems because of her boss, and at the end she has to find her way. I recommend it because it’s very interesting and it’s a must-see if you’re interested in fashion.

Reading & Listening

Make a pitch SB page 56 Reading ex 1-4.

Reading A Review SB page 64 Reading Ex. 1-4

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Entertainment: Films

Talking and asking about the frequency in which something happens.

Recycle Present Simple (Affirmative, Negative and Interrogative forms)

Teaching Frequency Expressions How often…? Every + day/ week/weekend/ month/ year Once – twice a day/ week/ weekend/ month/ year Three, four, etc. times a day/ week/weekend/ month/ year SB page 55 WB page 30

Collocations related to films Buy a ticket Read the film reviews Go to the cinema Sit at the front / at the back / in the middle SB page 55 Vocabulary 1 and 2

Every year, many famous actors and directors attend the Oscar’s ceremony. This ceremony happens once a year. The Cannes Film Festival takes place every year. It happens every May. Bollywood releases new movies twice a month.

A: How often do you go to the cinema with your friends? B: We go twice a month.

A: How often do you buy pirate movies? B: I buy pirate movies at the flea market every weekend. A: How often do you watch movies at home? B: It depends on what movies are on. I think three or four times a month. And normally I watch movies on Netflix. SB page 54

Speaking SB page 55 Ex. 3

Reading and Listening World Cinema SB page 54 Ex. 1-3.

Listening

How often do you go to the cinema? SB page 63

Entertainment: Television

Talking about the types of TV programmes people watch and how often they watch them as well.

Recycle Present Simple (Affirmative, Negative and Interrogative forms)

Types of TV programmes -Comedy, documentary, film, TV series, the news, soap operas, cartoons, drama, sports, travel/ holiday, kids/children’s, cooking, music, wildlife SB page 58 Voc 1 WB page 32

Testing Frequency Adverbs* Always, usually, often, sometimes, not often, hardly ever, never. WB pages 30, 31

Recycle Frequency Expressions

My family and I like watching the TV every day. We enjoy different types of TV programmes. For example, my dad always watches the news at night, but I never watch them because they are always depressing. My mom hardly ever watches documentaries. She watches them once or twice a year. My sister sometimes watches reality shows. Her favorite is Keeping Up with the Kardashians. It is on once a week. Finally, I love TV series. My favorite is Bates Motel and I usually watch it at the weekends.

Listening SB page 58 Ex 1 and 2 Speaking SB page 59 Ex 1 -3

Reading

Global soaps WB page 34

Reading & Writing Recommending a TV programme. WB page 36

*Students are already familiar with the vocabulary and grammar. Focus on the place of adverbs in a sentence and on making conversation tips.

Objective: Students will be able to talk about the work benefits and permissions people can get at their workplace. They will also be able to talk about the abilities required for a job and how they can perform those actions.

WRITTEN TASK Individual You are looking for a job and you are checking some ads on the Internet. There is one you are interested in. Write an email to them mentioning your personal information, your abilities and ask them about the work benefits you can get there.

ORAL TASK Pairs Student A: You work for the human resources department at a company and you chose an email from a candidate who saw your ad on the Internet. Phone him and ask him about his abilities and skills in order to see if he would be a good option to be hired.

Student B: You receive a call from the human resources department wanting to get information about your personal information and abilities necessaries for the job. Answer the interviewer’s questions and ask for information about the salary, the schedule, the activities, etc.


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Work benefits and permissions at people’s workplace

Talking about what people are permitted to do at their workplace and the work benefits they can receive there

Testing Can and Can’t

Recycle Present Simple (Affirmative and Negative forms)

Jobs Mechanical engineer, physicist, Chemist, High School teacher, attorney, Bus driver, Sports coach, Tourist guide. Sb page 66 Voc. and Reading ex 1 WB page 39 Voc. 1A, B Work benefits Have + Free meals, holidays, paid vacations, health insurance, a pension, training, a good salary, a flexible schedule, free parking.

Use + a company car, the sports facilities, the phone for personal phone calls, your cell-phone, etc. Get + a raise, a promotion, a new office, a bonus. SB page 67

Vocabulary related to work Salary, days off, holidays, Bonus, job advertisement, training, apply, application, full/ part time job, flexible hours, employee, employer

My dad is a chemist and he works for a big pharmaceutical company. He works in a laboratory with a lot of people. His job gives him many benefits. For example, he can have health insurance and he can receive training regularly. My mom is an office worker. She works at an important company and she has an excellent job. She can use a company car and she can have a pension. She can use the phone there, but she can’t make personal phone calls. My brother is a sports coach and he loves his job. He works at a gym and he has many benefits too. He can use the gym facilities and he can get free meals. The bad thing is that he can’t have holidays.

Listening and Reading The Gallup Survey

SB page 66, 130 Vocabulary and Reading ex 2, 3. Listening SB page 67 Ex 1 – 3

Speaking SB page 66 Vocabulary and Reading ex 6

Abilities and at work and school

Talking and asking about people’s abilities and how they can perform certain actions.

Testing Can (Affirmative, Negative and Interrogative forms) Recycle Present Simple (Affirmative and Negative forms)

Recycle Work benefits Abilities and skills Use a computer Find information on the Internet Work with other people Type Learn new things Speak another language Understand instructions in English SB page 69 WB page 39 Vocabulary 2 Adverbs of manner

Quickly, slowly, easily, perfectly, badly, carefully, well, fast SB page 69 WB page 37

A. Can you use the computer well? B: Yes, I can. I can use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and I can type really fast. Also, I can find information on the Internet easily. A: Can you understand instructions in English? A: Yes, I can. I can also speak it easily. A: And, can you speak another language? B: Yes, I can. I can speak Italian and I can speak French, but slowly. A: Can you learn new things easily? B: Of course! I can learn many new things instantly. A: Can you work under pressure? B: Yes, I can do it very well. A: If you are interested in the job, you can start tomorrow. Do you have any question? B: Just a couple. Can I wear informal clothes? A: Yes, you can. But not too casual. B: Can I have health insurance? A: Yes, you can have it, but after the first three months.

Listening SB page 69 Pronunciation ex. 1, 2. Track 2.51-2.52

Speaking & Listening Can WB page 41 Pronunciation 1

Reading & Listening Ten facts about typing SB page 68 Reading ex 1-3 Reading SB page 76

Objective: Ss will be able to share information about their school days. They will also be able to give past news. WRITTEN TASK

Individual

This semester you are collaborating as a journalist at FESI’s Gazete. You are in charge of writing the news related to the university every week. Write down on your journal some of the news that you are planning to include in the Gazete so you can publish them later.

ORAL TASK Pairs/ Trios

Besides writing for the Gazete, sometimes you and other reporters broadcast some short capsules giving the news and you post them on FB so the students can give their opinion and interact with others. Broadcast your video based on the news in the Gazete and upload it to the net.


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School Years

Talking about past school life and abilities related to it

Testing Was / Were (Affirmative, Negative and Interrogative forms) Recycle -WH words Teaching Could/ Couldn’t

Types of schools Elementary/Primary school Nursery/ Kindergarten University/College Secondary/ High school SB page 70 Voc. And Speaking 1 and 2 WB page 39 Vocabulary 3A WB page 40 Vocabulary 3B School Subjects SB page 72 WB page 40 Vocabulary 4A, B Phrases to describe abilities To be good/terrible at (Not) to be interested in SB page 72 Language Note

A: What was your high school’s name? B: Its name was CCH and It was in Vallejo. It wasn’t near my house. A: What kind of school was it? B: It was a public school and it was an excellent place. My sister wasn’t in the same school, she was in a private high school and it was bilingual. Some of their classes were completely in English. A: What was your favorite subject? B: It was English! My classes were really interesting. My teacher wasn’t strict and her classes weren’t boring. A: Were you interested in any sport or extra class? B: Yes, I was. I was really good at playing soccer and I was part of the team. I could play very well soccer, but I couldn’t play basketball. I was also interested in music, but I was terrible at playing instruments! I couldn’t play the flute. SB page 73 Ex1

Reading and Listening SB page 70 Ex 1 and 2 Vocabulary and Speaking SB page 72 Ex 2 – 4 Reading and Listening SB page 73 Ex 1 and 2 Listening SB page 75 Ex 1 and 2 Speaking SB page 75

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The News

Giving the news and telling stories.

Recycle Was/ Were (Affirmative and Negative forms)

Testing Past Simple (Affirmative and Negative forms)

Regular and irregular verbs in the past tense. Auxiliary: Didn’t Sb page 79, 81 WB page 45, 46, 47 Past time expressions For, Last, Yesterday, Ago, etc. WB page 45

Prepositions

In, On, At, In, To SB page 79 WB page 47

- Kobe Bryant, a very famous American

basketball player, died in California last

month. He had a terrible accident; his

helicopter crashed in a mountain. A big fire

started and a neighbor called the fire

station. Anyway, the passengers didn’t

survive.

- The 92nd Academy Awards ceremony took

place in The Dolby Theater last January.

Many celebrities attended the event and

enjoyed the great event.

Eminem and Billie Eillish sang in the event

and both gave a great performance.

Joaquin Phoenix, Brad Pitt and Renée

Zellweger were some of the important

winners that night.

- A new virus appeared in China last year. It

started in Wuhan. Last December alone

many people died in that country. The whole

world was in chaos because of this disease.

Reading and Listening The news from Local to Global SB page ex 1-4

Reading Person of the Century WB page 42 Reading

Speaking

Regular verbs (-ed) endings SB page 81Pronunc. ex 1

WB page 48 Pronunciation 1.

Oral News Broadcast Create a news broadcast. Follow the instructions on SB page 81 Speaking.

Objective: Students will be able to talk about uncommon anecdotes in their lives. They will also be able to ask each other about these events.

WRITTEN TASK Individual

A popular FB page is giving an all-inclusive camping trip to the strangest anecdotes people have related to other camping adventures. You want to participate, so write your best anecdote and post it on this FB wall.

ORAL TASK Groups

You and your friends went camping and you are sitting around a bonfire talking about strange anecdotes that have happened to you. Take turns and share information about these stories. Listen to your friends and ask them questions about the events they are talking about.


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Anecdotes

Telling anecdotes

Recycle Was/ Were (Affirmative and Negative forms)

Recycle Past Simple (Affirmative and Negative forms)

Adverbs Unfortunately, fortunately, slowly,

patiently, luckily, suddenly,

carefully, quietly, quickly, loudly,

fast, early, late

Linking words* But, because, however, although, so,

when Recycle Regular and Irregular verbs

Extend your vocabulary History vs story SB page 80 Wb page 47 Extend your vocabulary

Last year, I went with my friends to a forest because we wanted to go camping. Although the forest was creepy, we decided to stay. At the beginning we had a good time, we played cards and we listened to music. We also sang and had some hot chocolate at night. Unfortunately, it started to rain so we went to our tents. We waited patiently, however, we got really bored and we slept early. The rain didn’t stop until the next day. When we woke up, we found three baby bears outside our tents. We got shocked, but they looked hungry, so carefully we took them with us in our van. We drove them to the local police and we appeared on the newspaper the next day because we rescued those baby bears.

Writing Avoiding Repetition SB page 88 Writing skills ex 1, 2 SB page 88 Language Focus ex 1, 2

Reading Describing an Event SB page 88 Describing an Event Reading ex 1, 2 Speaking 1 SB page 81

Anecdotes

Asking about past events and anecdotes.

Recycle Was/ Were (Interrogative form) Testing Past Simple (Interrogative form)

Auxiliary: Did Recycle Regular and Irregular verbs

A: Do you have any strange anecdote? B: Oh yeah! Last year something strange happened to me and my friends. A: Where were you? B: We were in a forest. A: Why were you there? B: We went camping. A: What did you do in the forest? B: We played cards and we listened to music. A: And what was the strange thing? B: We went to sleep early because it started to rain. The next day we found

Reading: Storm chasing SB page 85

* The books do not provide with materials to teach or practice these vocabulary items. Teacher should bring his own materials.

something strange outside our tents… A: What did you find? B: We found three baby bears there! A: Oh my God! And what did you do? B: We took them with us to the police. A: OMG! And how did you feel? B: At the beginning we felt scared, but we also felt happy to help them. A: What did the police do? B: They thanked us and we appeared on the newspaper! They also took the bears to a refugee.

Speaking 1 SB page 85

Objective: Students will be able to talk about their own life experiences and contrast them as well. They will also be able to talk about other people’s life experiences. WRITTEN TASK

Individual Trivago is offering a trip to Canada to the best traveler, the one who has more diverse and interesting experiences. You have travelled to a lot of places and you think you can win the prize. Write an email to the organizers telling them about your adventures and all the incredible experiences you have had in your trips. Include as many details as possible.

ORAL TASK

Individual Trivago has already chosen the best three candidates. In order to win, you have to broadcast a short video talking about your adventures and why you should be selected. Once you have it done, you have to post it on Trivago’s Instagram page. The most voted video will win the first prize.


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Life Experiences

Talking about life experiences.

Teaching Present Perfect Auxiliaries: Have/ Has (Affirmative form)

Places & Activities Farm, zoo, park, amusement park, mall, beach, countryside, archaeological site, mountain, river, lake, sea, desert, forest, rainforest, airport, concert, arts/music festival, museum, downtown, restaurant, city, cruise ship, class, course, etc. Verbs in the past participle form Go, travel, be, see, camp, climb, come, fly, ride, swim, take, visit, eat, try, drink, plant, give, get, work, participate, study, have, write, meet, fail, win

My family and I have visited a lot of places in Mexico. We have had many experiences together and we have met wonderful people in our trips. Some of the places we have visited are: Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Queretaro and Puebla. We have spoken to local people and he have learned their traditions too. My family and I have enjoyed our trips so much! My brother is a Biology student and he has learned many new things in his career. He has met incredible places with his classmates and he has done a lot of activities in the places where he has gone to. He has seen animals in their natural environment and he has swum in the ocean with dolphins. He has had amazing adventures!

It is strongly advisable to bring further practice related to these skills as they are not provided by the book.

Life Experiences

Talking about life experiences we have not had.

Teaching Present Perfect Auxiliaries: Haven’t/ Hasn’t (Negative form)

Recycle - Places and activities - Verbs in the past participle form

My family and I travel a lot, but there are some places that we haven’t visited. We haven’t been to another country because it’s expensive and we haven’t had enough money to go. Also, we haven’t travelled by plane, we prefer travelling by bus. I haven’t swum in the ocean, but I hope to do it soon.

My brother also travels a lot and has field tests in his major, but he hasn’t travelled abroad because he doesn’t have a passport and he hasn’t saved money.

SB page 103 WB page 59 Grammar 1A


* The textbooks do not contain teaching or practicing materials for this grammar item.

Objective: Students will be able to ask about their life experiences and talk about their achievements with others’. WRITTEN TASK Individual Vogue Magazine is about to publish a special edition about the most influential people in the current society and they want their readers to participate. You want to be part of this, so write a short article talking about a person you admire and you consider important to be included there. Don’t forget to include this person’s achievements and life experiences as well.

ORAL TASK

Pairs Student A. You’re the host of a talk show. Interview your guest so you and the audience can learn more about his/her life experiences and achievements. Student B. You’re a famous musician, writer, celebrity, actor, etc. You’re the guest at a talk show today. Answer your host’s questions so the audience can learn more about your career.


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Life Experiences

Verifying information about people’s life experiences.

Teaching Present Perfect (Interrogative form) All pronouns

Recycle Places and activities

Verbs in the past participle form

Short answers

Adverbs Never, ever

A: Have you ever travelled to another country? B: Yes, I have. I have travelled to the USA. I have cousins there.

A: Have you and your friends ever travelled together? B: No, we haven’t. But we want to do it soon.

A: Have you ever eaten seafood? B: Yes, I have. I have eaten fish, shrimps and oysters. A: Have you watched the Harry Potter movies? B: Yes, I have. But I don’t like them so much. A: Has your mom gone to any concert? B: Yes, she has. She has gone to many concerts. A: Has your brother studied another language? B: Yes, he has. He has studied English and French for some years.

Oral: Find someone who…

Find someone who has had the

same life experiences than you.

Can you find someone who has

read more books than you?

A: Has your father worked for international companies? B: Yes, he has. He has worked for important enterprises all around the world.

Life experiences

Asking for specific information about people’s life experiences.

Teaching Present Perfect -WH words

Recycle Places and activities Verbs in the past participle form

A: Have you travelled abroad?

B: Yes, I have. I have done it many times.

A: Where have you gone?

B: I have gone to some cities in the USA,

Canada, Brazil, France and Italy.

A: Have you gone to an amusement park?

B: Yes, I have. I love those places!

A: Which amusement parks have you visited?

B: I have been to Six Flags and I have also visited

Disneyland.

Listening Adie’s life experiences Worksheet (page 3): http://www.henry4school.fr/Grammar/pdf/Life%20 Experiences.pdf

Audio: https://videopress.com/v/ BrgyxaOH

Life achievements

Talking about one’s and others’ life achievements

Recycle Present Perfect (Affirmative and Negative forms)

Goals for life and important events Ex: graduate from college, get a degree, win a contest or a competition, get a scholarship to study abroad, etc. Recycle Verbs in the past participle form

I am very proud of my family and I. We have done many important things in our lives because we have done a great effort.

My parents have studied a Master and both have gotten good jobs.

My brother has won scholarships and he has studied in other countries.

My sister has graduated from college. She practices basketball and he has participated in many competitions. She has won many medals.

Written: Great Achievers Write a short composition about you and your best achievements and life experiences. SB page 103 Grammar ex 3 as reference.

http://www.henry4school.fr/Grammar/pdf/Life%20Experiences.pdf





Life achievements

Asking about one’s and others’ life achievements

Recycle Present Perfect -WH words

Goals for life and important events Ex: graduate from college, get a degree, win a contest or a competition, get a scholarship to study abroad, etc. Recycle Verbs in the past participle form

A: Have you practiced any sport?

B: Yes, I have. I have practiced soccer and

taekwondo for many years.

A: Great! Have you participated in any

competition?

B: Yes, I have. I have been to a lot of

tournaments and I have won many medals.

A: Have you ever gotten a scholarship?

B: Yes, I have. I have won some scholarships to

study abroad.

A: Where have you studied abroad?

B: I have studied in Canada and Spain.


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